Top 25 Golf Courses in the World

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For golf enthusiasts, the allure of an immaculately crafted course is as much a part of the game as the swing itself. The world is brimming with spectacular outdoor retreats and glamorous golf courses that offer challenging play and stunning landscapes. Furthermore, this article takes you through 25 of the world’s best golf courses.

St. Andrews (Old Course), Scotland

Swilcan Bridge St Andrews Golf Course — Photo by Paul on Adobe Stock

The Old Course at St. Andrews is the world’s oldest and most iconic golf course. The course, situated in Scotland’s east coast town of St. Andrews, is over 600 years old. It has wide fairways, deep bunkers, and large, double greens. The 18th hole, with the Swilcan Bridge, is one of the most photographed spots in golf.

Augusta National, Georgia, USA

April 1991: General view of the 13th hole at Augusta National Golf Course during the US Masters. The Augusta National Golf Club, located in Augusta, Georgia was founded by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts on the site of a former indigo plantation, the course was designed by Jones and Alister MacKenzie. AP10145907; . — Image: actionplus sports images/Shutterstock, Shutterstock

Augusta National, situated in Augusta, Georgia, is home to the prestigious Masters Tournament. Bobby Jones and Alister MacKenzie designed this course, which boasts impeccable beauty with its lush fairways lined by flowering plants, including the famous azaleas. The course is also notorious for its fast greens and dramatic elevation changes.

Royal County Down, Northern Ireland

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Royal County Down is located in Newcastle, at the foot of the Mountains of Mourne. Purple heather and golden gorse line its fairways, while intimidating bunkers surround the undulating greens. Additionally, the course is known for its ‘bearded’ bunkers, which have overhanging lips of marram, red fescue, and heather.

Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, USA

View to the 7th hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links and beyond to Carmel Beach during the 2023 AT&T Pro-Am., PGA Tour golf tournament — Image: Charles Knight/Shutterstock, Shutterstock

Located on California’s Monterey Peninsula, Pebble Beach Golf Links offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, rocky cliffs, and sprawling cypress trees. The course is also notorious for its signature hole, the par-3 7th, one of the most beautiful in the world.